Maddock Horror Comedy Universe
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| Maddock Supernatural Universe | |
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| Created by | Dinesh Vijan |
| Original work | Stree (2018) |
| Owners | Maddock Films Jio Studios |
| Years | 2018–present |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Budget | Total (4 films): est. ₹174 crore |
| Box office | Total (3 films): est. ₹403.06 crore |
Maddock Supernatural Universe is an Indian shared universe consisting of Hindi-language supernatural horror comedy films.[1]
The film series began in 2018 with the release of Stree, directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Rajkumar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.[2] It was followed by Bhediya in 2022, starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. After Bhediya, Munjya is the latest film of the franchise starring Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma. Made on a budget of ₹30 crores, it became a huge commercial success. Stree 2 is the next film of the franchise to be released on 15 August 2024.
The franchise has been commercially successful, having grossed a combined ₹403.06 crore against a combined budget of ₹124 crore.[3] The franchise has predominantly received positive reviews.
Overview
Stree (2018)
The people of Chanderi live under constant fear of Stree, the spirit of a woman who attacks men at night during festivals. Vicky, along with his friends, decides to unravel the mystery.
Bhediya (2022)
Bhediya revolves around the story of Bhaskar, a road construction contractor, who transforms into a werewolf.[4] The story has its roots in popular folklore (Yapum) and is inspired by legendary tales of Arunachal Pradesh, where the movie was also shot.[5]
Munjya (2024)
A young man's visit to his native village unveils a family secret and a vengeful spirit, Munjya, who wants to get married. Now the young man must fight to protect himself and his love from Munjya's clutches leading to a humorously chaotic and terrifying adventure. It is based on Konkan folklore.
Stree 2 (2024)
The film takes place after the events of Stree and Bhediya and concurrent to the events of Munjya. In the film, Vicky and his group of friends must save Chanderi's womenfolk from an evil spirit known as Sarkata.
Films
| Film | Release date | Director | Screenplay | Dialogue writer | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 31 August 2018 | Amar Kaushik | Raj & D.K. | Sumit Arora | Dinesh Vijan and Raj & D.K. |
| Bhediya | 25 November 2022 | Niren Bhatt | Dinesh Vijan | Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande | |
| Munjya | 7 June 2024 | Aditya Sarpotdar | Yogesh Chandekar | Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik | |
| Stree 2 | 15 August 2024 | Amar Kaushik | Sumit Arora | Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande | |
| Vampires of Vijay Nagar | 14 February 2025 | Aditya Sarpotdar | Yogesh Chandekar | Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik |
Stree (2018)
The first installment of the series, centers on the real-life incidents. The people of Chanderi live under constant fear of Stree, the spirit of a woman who attacks men at night during festivals. Vicky, along with his friends, decides to unravel the mystery. The film focused on the "Naale Baa" was an urban legend that went viral during the 1990s in Karnataka. The myth goes "a witch roams the streets in the night and knocks the door." "Naale Baa" has been found written on walls of small towns and villages (Rural Bangalore) for years now. Stree was released on 30 August 2018 in United Arab Emirates and 31 August 2018, in India to positive reviews. It earned ₹180 crore worldwide[6] against a budget of ₹14 crore.[7][8]
Bhediya (2022)
Bhediya is the second installment in this series. The film starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon and Deepak Dobriyal, released worldwide on 25 November 2022.[9] The shooting took place in regions of Arunachal Pradesh - Ziro (Lower Subansiri), Sagalee (Papum Pare) and parts of Pakke-Kessang district- over a span of two months, from March to April 2021.[10] Over 70 percent of the artists in Bhediya are from Arunachal Pradesh.The shooting schedule in Arunachal Pradesh completed on 19 April 2021.[11] The film was wrapped up on 10 July 2021.[12][13] Abhishek Banerjee reprises his role of Jaana from the film Stree (2018) as cousin of Bhaskar. Additionally Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Aparshakti Khurana appear in cameo appearances, all reprising their roles from Stree.
Munjya (2024)
The third installment in this series released on 7th June 2024. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written by Niren Bhatt and Yogesh Chandekar. It stars Sharvari and Abhay Verma in lead roles. It depicts the story of Munjya which is a myth from the Konkan region of Maharashtra.
Stree 2 (2024)
The fourth installment in this series, and also a sequel to Stree. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan, featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee in lead roles. Varun Dhawan will also make a cameo appearance reprising his role of Bhaskar from Bhediya. In April 2023, the makers announced that the film will be released on 31 August 2024. The film was released on 15 August 2024. The story depicts After the events of Stree, the small town of Chanderi is being haunted by a beheaded creature, "Sarkata", who is abducting women.Aksay Kumar unknown Name is main villain in upcoming future Movies.
Vampires Of Vijay Nagar (2025)
The fifth installment in this series, the film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna as the leads. The film is set to release in 14 February 2025. The film's story reportedly focuses on vampires And Varun Dhawan Aka Bediya Cameo in the movie. This Movie lead to Vampire vs Bhediya Upcoming movie Bhediya 2 (2025).
Upcoming films
| Film | Release date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Producer(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhediya 2 the beginning of end | September 2025 | Amar Kaushik | TBA | TBA | Pre-Production |
| Munjya 2 | 2026 | Aditya Sarpotdar | TBA | TBA | Pre-Production |
| Stree 3 | 2026 | Amar Kaushik | TBA | TBA | Pre-Production |
| Sunehri Sunehra | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Munjya vs. Bhediya | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Raat Rani: Beginning of a Haunted Tale | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Bhediya 2 The Beginning of end (2025)
The sixth installment in this series, and also a sequel of Bhediya. The film is directed by Amar Kaushik and Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in leads reprising their roles from Bhediya
Recurring cast and characters
This table lists the main characters who appear in the Maddock Supernatural Universe, in alphabetical order by the character's last name.
Key
C indicates that the actor/actress has a cameo role.
| Characters | Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2 | |
| Stree's Daughter | Shraddha Kapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | ||
| Vicky Prashar | Rajkumar Rao | Rajkumar Rao | ||
| Bhaskar Sharma / Bhediya | Varun Dhawan | |||
| Dr. Anika Mittal / Lady Bhediya | Kriti Sanon | |||
| Rudra | Pankaj Tripathi | Pankaj Tripathi | ||
| Stree | Flora Saini | Flora Saini | ||
| Janardan Sharma a.k.a. Jaana | Abhishek Banerjee | |||
| Bittu | Aparshakti Khurana | Aparshakti Khurana | ||
| Shastri ji | Vijay Raaz | |||
| Panda | Deepak Dobriyal | |||
| Bagga | Saurabh Shukla | |||
| Bela | Sharvari Wagh | |||
| Bittu | Abhay Verma | |||
| Pammi | Mona Singh | |||
| Elvis Karim Prabhakar | S. Sathyaraj | |||
| Shama | Tamannaah Bhatia | |||
| Sar-Kata Relative | Akshay Kumar | |||
Additional crew and production details
| Occupation | Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | Bhediya | Munjya | Stree 2 | |
| Director | Amar Kaushik | Aditya Sarpotdar | Amar Kaushik | |
| Producer | Dinesh Vijan Raj & D.K. |
Dinesh Vijan | Dinesh Vijan Amar Kaushik |
Dinesh vijan |
| Cinematographer | Amalendu Chaudhary | Jishnu Bhattacharjee | Saurabh Goswami | jishnu bhattacharjee |
| Editor | Hemanti Sarkar | Sanyukta Kaza | Monisha R. Baldawa | Hemanti sarkar |
| Composer | Sachin–Jigar | |||
| Background Score | Ketan Sodha | |||
| Production companies | Maddock Films, D2R Films | Maddock Films, Jio Studios | Maddock Films | Maddock Films, |
| Distributing company | AA Films, Jio Studios, PHARS Film |
Jio Studios | Pen Studios | |
| Running time | 128 minutes | 156 minutes | 121 minutes | |
Reception
Stree (2018)
Rajeev Masand of News18 also gave 4.5 out of 5: "Stree is especially entertaining, packed with laugh-aloud moments and a cast that's on top of their game. It's one of the most original films this year, and I recommend that you make the time for it."[14] Rachit Gupta of The Times of India offered 4 out of 5, noting the superlative writing and dialogues, but felt the film was a little too long and had some 'ambiguous ideas.'[15] Raja Sen of the Hindustan Times gave it a 4 out of 5 and had a more moderate tone, commending the actor's energy and collaborative efforts but noting a rushed-feeling plot: "The laughs are inconsistent, and the plotting feels sloppy and rushed. The ideas are fine, but the writing needed work."[16]
Bhediya (2022)
Bhediya received positive reviews from critics.[17] Amandeep Naang of ABP News rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "Bhediya is a mad ride of a horror-comedy which feels different in the current climate of remakes, thrillers and period dramas".[18] Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Bhediya works due to its novel idea, memorable performances, captivating climax, and VFX".[19] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote " Director Amar Kaushik handles both genres skillfully in his latest outing and strikes a fine balance to deliver a movie that’s spine chilling in some instances, rib-tickling in almost all, and leaves you with something to think about."[20] Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, “Bhediya is not the first film in this world to sideline characters from social groups sidelined in reality, even while purportedly being about those communities... All the noble intentions in the world and even Abhishek Banerjee’s comedic genius cannot compensate for such mindlessness.”[21]
Munjya (2024)
Munjya received positive reviews from critics. Bhawna Arya of Times Now rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "In conclusion, Munjya appears to be an entertaining film that successfully combines elements of comedy and horror. While it may not satisfy hardcore horror fans, it promises to be a fun and thrilling ride for those who enjoy a good laugh with their scares."[22]
Box office
The franchise has been notable for its profit, with Stree[23] and its follow-up having earned a combined gross of ₹400 crore, according to Hindustan Times.[24]
| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office revenue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stree | 30 August 2018 | ₹14 crore (US$2.05 million) | ₹180.76 crore (US$26.43 million) | [6] |
| Bhediya | 25 November 2022 | ₹60 crore (US$7.63 million) | ₹89.97 crore (US$11.45 million) | [25] |
| Munjya | 7 June 2024 | ₹30 crore (US$3.5 million) | ₹132.13 crore (US$15 million) | [26] |
| Stree 2 | 15 August 2024 | ₹70 crore (US$8.2 million) | TBA | |
| Total | ₹174 crore (US$13 million) |
₹472.86 crore (US$66 million) |
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See also
References
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- ^ "Bhediya Review: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon Film Deserves Full Marks For Originality". ABP News. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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